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Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
NATURAL Gas EXPLOSION.
A Hotel and Thester Building Badly Dam
agcd-People Hurt.

a HOTEL ana Thoater Building Badly Dam
agcd-PeopIe Hurt.
PITTsBURG, Pa, Oct. 10 The first
serious natural gas explosion in this city
in two years occurred few minutes after
10 o'ClocS this morning in Hotel Abe
marie srd the Bilfou theater block on
Sixth avenue. The explosion was at
tended with frightful injuries to
number of people, and great
destruction to some Of the
finest property in the city.
For several days past WOrhmen employed
by the Peoples Gas Company haye been
engaged in repairing the pipes running
into the theater and hotel. The OdOr of
escaping gas WAS noticed early this morn
ing, but for some reason not explained
nothing was done to have the gas turned
off. About 10:15 there were three terrific
explosions, simultaneously, in the cellars
OF D. Etards, opticlan, the Hotel Aloe-
marie snd the Bilfou theater. The concus-
sion shook buildings for several squares
and broke every plate-gisss window IN
the block. Almost instantly flames shot
up from various parts Of the block but
before they gained much Roadway they
were controlled by the prompt work Of the
fire department. The Albermarle, Bilfou
tneater entrance and the steps which
fronted on Sixth street between the hotel
entrance and Library hall were terribly
shattered. An investigation showed eight
persons had been seriously hurt, two of
them fatally, and at least as many more
Slightly hurt.
The names Of the badly injured are ia
cob Dinger, gas emploYe, internally in
jured, legs and arms broken, recovery
Impossible; Thomas ScsplSn, gas EN-
ploye, badly burned. will die. Two col
ored meD, q German, and an Italian,
whose names could not be learned, terri
bly, burned, Will probably tt cover. Fire.
man Gus Dalte, painfully cut and bruised
A large number OF Others sustained
bruises and burns. The damage hiss rot
been estimated, but will DC very heavy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
4 HIGH SCHOOL BUILDING

The rapid growth OF Fort Worth rem
ders the provision of high school build
ing an absolute necessity, and the tax
payers of Fort Worth, THE GAZETTE
feels assured, will cordially endorse
prompt action in the premises. At pres
ent two buildings are utilized for high
school needs, but these are inadequate to
meet the rapidly growing demand in their
capacity and they are but temporary sub
stitutes lily adapted to the purposes
in view. At present there are about 15C
pupils in the high school, and next year
the demand will be for at least 800, and
some provision must be made to accom-
modate these children within the coming
ten months. It is an openi secret that
children are sent away from Fort
Worth because of the lack of accommo-
dations in the high school depart
ment and that children who would now
be in the grades of that department are
held back in the ward school buildings.
This crowds the latter to the discomfort
of the little folks If 1t does not indeed ex.
clude some altogether from attendance
on the ward schools.
The constant sccessions to the popula-
ton of the city and the natural increase
should impress upon the authorities the
need of immediate action in this matter
THE GAZETTE would not 1ntrude its sug-
gestions extensively, but it occurs to
this paper that the ground pur-
chased by the city for hall
and public Offices could be utilized, in
stead, for q high school building that
would afford the accommodations needed,
stop the flow of Fort Worth money to
other places, and be an ornament to the
city as well as an attraction for home
seekers. The ground mentioned is centrally
school attendance and most
admirably situated for high school pur-,
poses, being convenient to the street rail-
roads and near Hyde park.
The requirements of a city hall aud
public Offices demand Its accessibility to
business men, and the location of the old |
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

THE absorption of the Baltimore and
Ohio Telegraph Company by the Western
Union is the inevitable swallowing of the
little fishes by the big ones which follows
the law of nature as illustrated in the
animal world. Fortunately there is a
limit to the capacity of the largest whale,
financial or otherwise, and when an indi-
gestion follows too great engagement
there may be disintegrstion of both the
whale and its accumulations in which the
normal conditions OF the respective parts
thereof will be resumed.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
"A GROSS FALSEHOOD."
Minister Phelps Again DenouDcss TIT
Lawrence. Town1ey Fraud.

Minister Phelps Again DenouDcss the
Lawrence -Townley Fraud.
The following interesting and important
letter was addressed by Hon. E. l. Phelps,
United States Minister ct London, to
Elisha GREENWOOD of Dedhsm:
LEGATION OF THE UNITED STATES,
LUNDOn, Sept IS, 1887.
Mr.. Elisha GREENWOOD:
DEAR SIR return the newspaper slip 10.
closed in yours of the Sd inst.
The statements therein contained relative to
a let er said TO have been received from me
ouching the Lawrence TownIey" property IS
a gross falsehOod, which l have already re
peatedly contradicted No such letter, nor any
letter favorable to that pretended C aim, was
ever written by ne.
On tn contrary, so many letters have been
addressed to this legation IND iring about
the "Lawren Sc ToWnlev" estate tina; [ have
been compelled to answer them by printed
form Of reply, copy of which inclose, a n
which the true character of that business is
exposed. A worse rand was never attempted.
There is not a pretenCe of foundation for it IN
facr. 1t is simply q device for obtaining money
by false pretenses from the edulOus, and has
douT tless been wOrHea to good advantage By
those engaged in 1t.
You Will render a public service by giving
publicity to this letter. Very truly yours,
Z I. PHELPS.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

THE October issue of the Texas Live
Stock Journal contains several good pic
lures of Fort Worth and vicinity, the
cuts being made from photographs taken
during the past month. The issue is
specially devoted to the Fort Worth and
Denver territory, and the Panhandle
country is described and illustrated,
The paper is very creditable production,
being a good advertisement for Fort
Worth and some of the fine productive
territory tributary to this city.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
Tho Haskell killing.
,ln-oa 90 XAoorto

HASKELL, TEX, Oct. 1G The first Sc
rious disturbance or trouble that ever
occurred in our quiet and peaceaoIe little
city happened here last night, but it was
not between our own citizens. The
sheriff of Jones county, Mr.. George Scar
borough, shot and killed one J. 4. Will
liams. Williams was under bond here
under indictment found in Jones county,
charged with trying TO bribe the Sheriff
of Jones, Mr.. Scarborough, in that coun-
ty. His cause was on change of venues
brought tC this county for trial at our
September term of the District court, but
vas continued. Mr. Scarborough being
of course the main state witness against
Williams, it is supposed tltt Wilisms
was DESTROYS of getting Scarborough out
of the way, and yesterday about O'Clock
p. NJ, Mr.. Scarborough and his deputy
came in with another prisoner on their
wsy to Seymour District court, where
the prisoner ls TO stand trial on Charge
OF murder, and stopped over here for the
night in order to get safe place
in our Jail to keep the prisoner,
and report says that as soon as the de-
ceased, A J. Williams, heard that Scar
borough was in town he threatened to
hill ululJ auO dDOub U ClOCh 1dSG DISQG
Mr.. Scarborough and his deputy were in
the saloon and A. J. Williams came in
with a double-barrel shotgun loaded and
cooked, and presented it at Scarborough
and stated he would kill him, but before
he shot Scarborough and his deputy
drew their pistols and fired five shots st
him, three taking # set in different parts
Of the body. He fell and expired IN two
or three hours.
It is the general opinion and rumor that
Mr.. Scarborough is entirely justifiable in
his acts, and that be will come clear even
if prosecuted.
He Immediately gave bond for his ap-
pearance at the next term of court, and
this morning quietly proceeded on his
way with his prisoner TO Seymour.
The deceased was not regarded as one
of the best of men and did not bear very
enviable reputation, but 1t is said he was
rather dangerous character.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

- The New York World having evinced
great interest in the affairs of the District
Attorneys Office, the New York Star
makes this reference to illusions"
"Why does Joseph Pulitzer wish to con-
troll the District Attorneys office? What
is his object? Who is to be killed? The
control of the District Attorneys Office ia
St Louis WAS very useful to Joseph Pull
itZsr. No wonder that he wants it here.
Again we ask, Who is to be killed."
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
In Now York
HhicapO Herald

With seven tickets before the voters of
New York the issue OF the November
election in the Empire state daily be-
comes more problematical. What it gains
in uncertainty, however, it loses in direct
hearing on the national event Of 1888
Fred Grant may be elected, as q New
York exchange insists, but it by no means
follows on that account thst New York
will cast it's electoral vote next year for
the Republican presidential nominee.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

Resssttd7sceS By dTGJT, postoace HsoT1sp oTdeT OF
registered letter, at risk Of Office,
Correspondence Is solicited upon all Hctoa s'S0-
ieets. ,
Prompt Information Of euc,sts and 'se:gs happen
TAGS OF General interest solicited and 0sH be prop
IH communications Intended for publication
zust be accompanied by the toTSteTs name ana 0G
sgess-.;ot for pasbL5cGttoTs-bs as al evidence o.
Food faith, - s..-,.....
Parties syTSts1g to THE GAZETTE on business
sersonGl to Themselves sS4 please sctoSe stHp J0T
PsplV. mr., r, -,,--,r,,
sshsfher OF. business os for publication should DC
addressed to THE GAZETTE, or DEMOCRAT fuB-
LIsaING Co, FORT Worth, TSz.I AND not TO
INDIVIDUALS -
AZ checks, neores orders, postal notes, 49,,
shoa:ld be made payable to tbs DEAooRAH FoS-
LIaaIEG 90.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
DENIsON, TEX, October II, 1887.
tor of the Gazette.

DENIsON, TEX, October Il, 1857.
To the Editor of the Gazette.
DEAR SIR-BT giving publicity to the
foregoing letter, taken from the Boston
Herald OF the 18th inst, you may sue
coed il reducing the revenue of the
sharpers who for years have been rob-
bing the credulous Lswrepces, Town
legs and Chases of Texas as we'll as
other states.
This "clsimh has been repeatedly de-
nounced by Mr.. Phelps 80 be followed al
most Immediately by other letters pur-
porting to be signed by him, and put in
circulation by the managers OF the enter
prise, stating that there is such en- estate
and that he has investigated it and be-
come satisfied OF its existence. etc, etc.
l am yours truly, FRANK CHASE.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
The Oalifornia Fever.
of the Gazette

Correspondence OF the Gazette
ABILENE, TEX, Oct. 1S-A leading
citizen who has just made tour througi
Cslifornis states that in many points WIS.,
tied by him that he found many idle Ia
boring men, without means, and very
anxious to return to Texas or to any place
to get away from the country. He speaks
of San Diego as the city of Gland men,
and the home of capitalists, and that tht
present outlook for the golden state is
not at all inviting TO men OF Limited
means, snd that Texas offers fl ler field
TOR investment than California.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
MonopoIy's First Work.

NEW. YoBK, Oct, 19.-Tbe Times states
the Western Union Telegraph Company
yesterday notified over 1000 employees Of
the Baltimore and Ohio Telegraph Com
pany thst their services will not be re-
CURED after November l. The old Bali
timore and Ohio rate Of Is cents for ten
words from New York to Chicago Was
raised TO so cents.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

effort. Now here ere two totally differ
ent methods of selling goods, and very
often both will be used upon the same
buyer by different statesmen with equally
good results, while, on the other hand,
many men can only be approached by one
or the other Of the methods. 1t only
shows that to buy or sell goods one must
know his msn -
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
Pilot Point New Era,

For her paius-takiBg and charitable
dealings with the Prohibition and Anti
Prohibition people of Texas the past
summer, and for other natural advantages
as railroad center, the press of Texas
and the people should give Fort Worth
the Democratic state convention.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
Wages.
Recent Speech By Henry George.

Recent Speech By Henry George.
Wages are higher in America for the
same reason they were higher before We
had tariffs; they were higher even in
colonial days, because land was cheaper
and easier to get-the country was not
all fenced in. For similar reason wages
are higher in Australia and New Zealand,
where labor is scarce and LAND cheap,
than in the thickly populated countries
Of the old world.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

AMERICAN newspapers are criticising
English treatment Of Ireland. But En-
gland does not transport Irishmen from
the Emerald Isle to London to be tried
for offsnses. In Texas, however, under
the law, citizen Of the Panhandle may
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

Mr.. GIBBS views, IS printed in to-
days GAZETTE, may not win universal
assent; but Mr.. Gibbs willingness to 81
wsys let people know where he stands
ana his boldness in expression OF opinion
on public topics, must be commended by
all
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

NORTHERN papers are printing this par
agraph: SIN Austin, Tex, burglar was
detected stealing a Waterbury watch.
The owner of the watch, confirmed
journalist, swoke, and at the nuzzle of
the pistol compelled the burglar to keep
the timepiece, although the burglar, with
tears il his eyes, begged leave to return
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

THE state fair of the colored people of
Texas, soon to open st Fort Worth, prom
Uses to mark an era in the march of i'm
provement of the race. Every citizen will
wish for this opening display the fullest
measure of success.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

And while paying such taxes, sn Amer
lean farmer in Dakota can only-and
chiefly by the effect of the importation
into Europe of India wheat, which effect
is produced by the fall OF silver-get Sc
or 40 cents bushel for his wheat aud
nothing at all for the straw! The Da-
kots farmer does not see the joke which
Mr.. Evarts, being in Vermont, thinks that
he seesI
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

A CONGRESS of German women is to be
held st Hugsburg to discuss the extension
of avenues OF employment for females,
their higher education, civil equality with
man, etc.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

THE GAZETTE seriously advises GER
tain Texas newspapers not to read Sam
Randall out of the party-st least until
after the next Congress adjourns. This
"reading out" business is very perilous
Sny Wsy.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

The Dallas fair opens to-day. Cover
nor Ross passed through Fort Worth last
night en- route to Dallas to deliver the
opening address.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
ShaTp's Case,

NEW YORK, Oct. 19.-Tne arguments
before the Court of Appeals in the Sharp
case has been postponed until the 9th
inst.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
uirn Ennripr

Fort Worth desires the next state con-
vention. This settles the matter, for the
Fort rarely tries for what she does not
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

Branch Offices of The Gazette.
DALLAs-607 Main Street, f. E. Holloway,
Manager.
WACo-Tom o. Plunkett, Manager.
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The Place for 1t.
Navasota Tt blet.

The Fort Worth GAZETTE is booming
its city as the proper place for the next
Democratic state convention. Let Ter
have It.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20

Hood county favors holding the next
state Democratic convention at Fort
Worth.
Fort Worth daily gazette. (Fort Worth, Tex.) 1882-1891, 1887-10-20
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Gainesville Register.
Sranbury News.

Fort Worth is the place fer the con-
vention.
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FORAas.M
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Pendisa0 Matter
The times., 1887-02-18
WHERE WAS GRANT?

1t may have occurred to the reader that the
name of the general commanding, the "boss"
so to speak, of them all, has not been
mentioned. In the naval fight on the 14th,
Commander Foote had been severely
wounded. He sent a message TO Gen. Grant
that as he, Foote, was severely wounded, tho
general might perhaps como and see him, and
hold council on board the flag ship st. Louis.
Grant did so, starting carly on Saturday
morning. After this consultation Foote started
back to Cairo for mortar boats.
The fleet lay severalmiles down the river
and Grant did not get back till about l
o'clock. The sound of cannonading that
pierced through the woods gave no idea of
the seriousness OF the situation
Tho commander Immediately rode from one
point to another inspecting matters. His
first thought, when he saw his battered bat
talions was to fall back on tho defensive, and
wait till Foote came back with fleet and re-
endorsements. At o'clock in the after
noon he called MClernand and Wallace to-